CensusEasy
CITY

Rochester

Illinois · 4,093 residents (2025 est.) · 2.646 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Springfield metro area
Compare
The short version

Rochester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,118. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,766
+30%since 2000
from 2,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,423 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,093 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Rochester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,118
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,762
+78%since 2000
from $26,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−15%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,834)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,449)
Black1.5%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1%(38)
Asian2.1%(78)
Other3.8%(144)
Diversity Score19.9%(749)
Diversity Score
20
+491%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+122%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rochester

Rising Sun-Lebanon
Pop 4,163
Belleair
Pop 4,631
Buckingham
Pop 4,311
Big Pine Key
Pop 4,258
Places similar to Rochester
Head to head

Compare Rochester to nearby cities

ROCHESTER VS
Springfield
Income$66,064−44%
Home value$162,100−32%
Population112,989+2661%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Chatham
Income$106,773−9%
Home value$243,200+2%
Population14,579+256%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Taylorville
Income$57,552−51%
Home value$104,100−56%
Population10,522+157%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Lincoln
Income$57,340−51%
Home value$124,300−48%
Population12,981+217%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Illinois?

Rochester, Illinois has about 3,766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Illinois?

The typical household in Rochester, Illinois earns about $117,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Illinois expensive?

In Rochester, Illinois, the median home is worth about $238,900, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Illinois?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in Rochester, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,059 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rochester with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →